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    <h1>
        About Us</h1>
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        Coastal Climbing is Charleston's premier bouldering facility, located in beautiful
        downtown Charleston, SC</p>
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        Coastal Climbing was founded in 2011 when a life-long passion for climbing was met
        by a growing community of eager climbers. Kensie Whitfield, a Charleston local and
        14 year long climber, has been building small home gyms since the age of 12 and
        sharing his love for climbing with anyone who's willing to listen. In 2010 kensie
        built his largest home gym yet, dubbed "The Ballroom" in downtown Charleston with
        the help of a few friends and dedicated climbers. It was not long before the word
        got out and the popularity of bouldering at the ballroom outgrew the facility. It
        was at this point that a vision of a bouldering gym large enough to support a growing
        community of climbers was born. Anyone from novices to seasoned climbers can come
        challenge themselves both physically and mentally while also having fun and engaging
        in an active and welcoming community.</p>
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        Coastal Climbing prides itself on providing the best wall designs, climbing holds
        and routes to the people of charleston in our 3,500 square foot facility with over
        1,600 square feet of indoor bouldering space and training areas. So give the old
        gym a break and come on down to Coastal Climbing where you can burn up to 1,000
        calories an hour while climbing and having fun with friends. We hope that this leads
        many of you to an experience level where you can take the skills that you've acquired
        in our gym up to the mountains where you can get back in touch with nature and simply
        enjoy climbing on real rock.</p>
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        Get out and climb!</p>
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        - Your friends at Coastal Climbing</p>
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            <img src="Images/Kensie.jpg" alt="Kensie on Kamikaze at Rumbling Bald (V10)." width="200" />
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                Kensie Whitfield - Owner/Head Route Setter</p>
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                Charleston Native and fourteen year long avid climber, an unlikely combination some
                might think. I began climbing in 1998 and competed at Regional and National level
                competitions for many years. As an outdoor enthusiast I have traveled across the
                country rock climbing and mountaineering and was even able to spend some time climbing
                in India. After graduating from Appalachian State University with a major in Geography
                and minor in climbing (It would be great if that existed) I decided to pursue my
                dream to open a gym where I could spread my passion for climbing to those who may
                not otherwise get to experience it. I hope the gym will be a success so that future
                generations of climbers can experience the wonders that climbing has to offer.
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                Favorite Crag: New River Gorge, WV
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                Hardest Climb: Suicide Blonde, 13.b at the New River Gorge
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                Favorite Motivational Video: <a class="yellowLink" target="_blank" href="http://youtu.be/54VtaVbJdLo">
                    http://youtu.be/54VtaVbJdLo</a> (Dani Andrada... amazing)</p>
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            <img src="Images/Jeanna.jpg" alt="Jeanna climbing!" width="200" />
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                Jeanna Crockett - Co-Owner/Front Desk Attendant</p>
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                Originally from Bethesda, Maryland I began climbing just 3 years ago when I met
                Kensie while attending College of Charleston. I love climbing because it's an alternative
                to the mundane task of working out at the gym and it challenges you to push both
                your physical and mental limits, whether its overcoming a fear of falling, trying
                a crux move 100 times before you get it or gaining the physical strength you need
                to complete that next hardest problem. Every day is different and everyday you get
                to see little improvements in yourself and your ability in climbing. I also really
                like Baron Baptiste Yoga, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, and making weekend warrior
                trips to the mountains where we can hike around with our dog Shadow!
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                Favorite Crag: New River Gorge, WV but I also had a short love affair with Independence
                Pass, CO.
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                Hardest Climb: 5.10a
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                Favorite Motivational Video: <a class="yellowLink" target="_blank" href="http://vimeo.com/29066466">
                    http://vimeo.com/29066466</a> (If this kid can do it, so can you!)</p>
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            FAQ's</h1>
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            <li>Q: If I've never climbed before, can I just drop in and start climbing on my own?<br />
                A: With the exception of the waiver form, there is no restriction for someone to
                just come in and climb. When you enter the gym for the first time you will be required
                to fill out the waiver if you have not already done so online and we will give you
                a safety breakdown. After which you are free to climb. If you have any reservations
                about jumping straight in than you can take an introductory lesson first in which
                you will gain the necessary skills to start climbing in the gym proficiently and
                whenever you want!</li>
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            <li>Q: I want to learn how to climb but I don't have a partner to take courses with
                me. Can I take classes on my own?<br />
                A: Absolutely! Coastal Climbing's courses are designed to accommodate individuals
                and groups. Plus, courses are a great place to meet potential climbing partners.</li>
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            <li>Q: If I'm younger than 18, who can fill out my waiver?<br />
                A: All participants under the age of 18 must have their parent or court appointed
                legal guardian sign the waiver for them. Court Appointed guardian must provide proof
                of guardianship. If guardian is not present at the gym than verbal confirmation
                of the waiver is required. No exceptions to this policy can be made. </li>
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            <li>Q: What clothing should I wear?<br />
                A: Active type attire is recommended. Jeans and rigid clothing is not recommended.
                Climbing specific shoes are required and can be rented for $3 when you check into
                the gym.</li><br />
            <li>Q: Why do you require climbing shoes and do Five Finger Vibrams count as climbing
                shoes?<br />
                A: We require climbing shoes to protect our climbing holds and climbing surface
                from getting dirty and spreading disease and bacteria. We don't know where your
                street shoes have been and don't want people touching the same surface where your
                shoes have been with their hands. Our rental shoes can be rented for $3 and are
                sanitized after every use. Vibrams are considered street shoes and are not allowed
                in our facility.</li><br />
            <li>Q: Why don't you allow obese people to boulder?
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                A: While bouldering you can fall very hard on your body and are reliant both on
                agility and awareness to fall safely. We have found in the past that people in the
                obese range don't have the needed balance to fall safely and consistently and are
                more prone to ankle injury and injuring others in the gym. We do have workout equipment
                that you can use while your friends climb. See <a class="yellowLink" href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/body-mass-index-bmi-for-adults">
                    WEB MD Chart</a> to see if you fall in the obese category.</li><br />
            <li>Q: Are you the only Climbing Gym in Charleston?<br />
                A: Yes! </li>
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            <li>Q: Do you offer Gift Cards?<br />
                A: Yes! You can purchase gift certificate for any amount in person or over the phone
                and we will email it to you.</li><br />
            <li>Q: Do I need a spotter to climb?<br />
                A: Unless you are under 14 a spotter isn't required however it is highly recommended.
                Watch this video to see what spotting is: <a class="yellowLink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQJfXPedk28"
                    target="_blank">Video</a></li>
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